The Neurodevelopmental Hypothesis of Schizophrenia Asserts That Certain Factors in Early

question 43

Multiple Choice

The neurodevelopmental hypothesis of schizophrenia asserts that certain factors in early life are associated with an increased vulnerability to schizophrenia.Which of the following is one of those factors

• A) prenatal alcohol exposure
• B) exposure to pets in early childhood 
• C) prenatal viral infection
• D) repeated concussions in childhood

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Definitions:

Birth Process

The series of physical events and medical interventions involved in the delivery of a baby from the womb to the external world.

First Stage

The first stage often refers to the initial phase of a developmental process or sequence in various contexts, such as psychology or lifecycle development.

Contractions

Refers to the tightening and relaxing of muscles, especially in the context of childbirth, where it pertains to the uterine muscles facilitating birth.

Cervix Dilation

The process of the cervix opening and thinning, typically measured in centimeters, which occurs during labor to allow for the passage of the baby through the birth canal.